Tower Bridge London Ticket

When the morning light of the River Thames awakens the London skyline, a bridge combining Gothic spires and steel framework always catches the eye first — it is Tower Bridge, which many people mistakenly call "London Bridge". As the city's most recognisable landmark, it has chronicled the flowing epic of the Thames through 127 years of opening, closing and keeping watch.

In 19th‑century London, shipping on the River Thames grew increasingly busy, and the old bridge could no longer accommodate the passage of large vessels. In 1886, construction of Tower Bridge officially began. With an eight‑year build, 432 workers, 11,000 tonnes of steel and 70,000 tonnes of stone, this "bascule bridge" made a stunning debut. Its uniqueness lies in the central movable section — when a massive ship approaches with its horn sounding, the two bridge halves, each weighing 1,000 tonnes, can be raised slowly within one minute, then lowered smoothly after the vessel has passed. In over a century, it has never failed.

Visit Tower Bridge, one of London's most famous landmarks and one of the city's unmissable attractions

Ascend to the top of the bridge and immerse yourself in the exciting interactive exhibitions

Stroll along the 43‑metre‑high glass walkway and take in the panoramic views of the city